My first job after I graduated college I experienced an expectation testing my dedication to ethics, legality and my values. I accepted a position to create and run a college intern program and also to serve as an instructional aid in the classroom. Prepared to take on my first post graduation job I was shocked when I was informed my position would entail more than I had first agreed to. Not only would I be responsible for creating a new intern program and serving as an instructional aid but I would be expected to teach an English language development (ELD) course to seventh and eighth grades as well as a sixth grade elective. These new responsibilities were sprung on me less than two weeks before my supervisor expected me to perform them. The situation remains the same and I have taken the necessary steps to ensure confidence in my performance, I also know my students are receiving the best education that I can provide. The first red flag was the legality of my situation; as a recent college graduate I did not have a teaching credential, nor was I in the process of acquiring one. It was difficult to comprehend how it was possible for my employer to ask this of me. When I brought my concerns to my supervisor, all questions were avoided. I was told other employees of the school had been doing the same prior to …show more content…
The only prior classroom experience I had was push in support and running a small seminar with high school students while a teacher was present. I was now being asked to plan and run my own classes without any support or training. This was not only unfair me but was also a disservice to the students. The district these students attend school in is historically underserved and therefore cannot provide its teachers and students with the adequate support for success- I felt as if I was contributing to a broken system. Knowing my concerns were not being heard I mad the decision to face my challenge
In the beginning of fall of 2016, I got a job as a medical assistant. It’s long process to get this sort of job, at least with the University of Utah so when I finally went through the orientation, lab training, computer training, and community clinics I got to work and realized there was, even more, training. Every clinic has its personal preferences and rules, so I had to start from scratch with the training I already had. As soon as I got therenoticeI was a given a quick tour of the clinic and given all the rules, passwords and regulations. It was already too much to handle, but I was memorizing as much as I could. I can’t always function under pressure, but I tried not to let my nerves get to me.
This school has had 5 principals in 4 years. I spoke earlier about this school being a part of the I-zone. The I-zone is a special subset of schools within Shelby County that are given the task of leading a school from the bottom 5% to the top 25%. In that there is a high turnover rate with administrators and teachers. I was selected to be a turnaround principal given a certain amount of time with the authority to make necessary changes. The community asked for a principal they could relate to. They wanted to be involved with the school and wanted resources given back to them so they could help their children. I listen to community concerns and established a parent power committee so they could be partners in education with us. We reached out into the community to garner some wrap around services to help and support our students. We gained seven (7) new Adopters who have formally taken the charge to provide resources that all students will need to achieve academically. Life Church gives us food. Bellview Baptist Church comes in and tutors all our 2nd grade students. Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity has volunteered to come in and work with our students on STEM projects. We have Omega Psi Phi who comes in an exposes our kids to social and character development. And the list goes on. There just so many programs and organizations ready to work with us because they know
Free. He was definitely one of those teachers that pushed me way close to my limit. After a couple of months of having him as a teacher, I decided to confront him. I came into his classroom and asked why he was so hard and difficult with us. I noticed that he would pick on certain students a lot and I was one of them. He looked at me straight in the face and said that I had potential. I was dazed and confused to what he meant. He then explained to me that a lot of the students here are not trying at all and what is the point of helping those students that do not care where there lives go. He said that I was trying but not to the best of my ability. I exclaimed to him that I was trying my best. He then replied with saying I was trying my best but he knew I can do better. He knew that I cared about my education and knew the drive that I had. He finally remarks with don’t you know what you have learned. That caused me to think of everything overall and I realized that I was acting like a fool. I know knew what his true intentions
The stereotypical version of the normal life of a teenager proceeding to college would include high academic standards met throughout their high school career and outstanding outside testing scores resulting in automatic entry into the institution of their choice. Many of these individuals have the support of their accomplished family members in the form of financial support. There are those who have not had the luxuries of any easy upbringing but forced to decide between a life with a college degree or full-time employment. For myself I want to have it all and to achieve that I have taken on both.
I had applied for a job at Catholic Guardian society; in 2001 I did get the job. It was working with young girls in a group home, place there by the court. A group home is a place that children are sent to, once in foster care. A child can be in a group homes for many reasons; such as running away from home, not going to school and getting being arrested. I work every shift that was allowed, sometime doing doubles. When I started the job, I learn my way around fast. My partner was Michelle S.; she was great she began working there three years before me. Our primary job was to ensure the safety of these girls; their age would range from twelve through twenty-one. Our supervisor was great or so I thought. I soon realized that she was a horrible
I thought long and hard about what I wanted to do with my life after high school. I sat at home, on the computer, searching for careers and colleges majors online, night after night. I’d ask my parents, “What should I do with my life?” They would repeatedly give me the same answer, “Whatever your little heart desires.” That response just made me even more confused and frustrated because it reminded me of how many different options I had to choose from. I knew I wanted to continue my education by attending college, but there are so many aspects to think about when considering a college, such as, the type, cost, size, and distance of the college. I would stay awake in bed at night stressing about it. I knew I wanted to attend a college close
I am responsible for the office’s receptionist work such as answering phone calls, responding to emails, assisting in organizing student’s portfolios, and updating student’s information as necessary. I also schedule counseling appointments for students. I am also trusted with the task of collaborating with the transfer center, in an effort to keep students informed of transfer application filing dates. I helped students complete college applications and have the opportunity to answer questions they may have about attending Universities. Another duty of mine is to explain the process in order to successfully complete academic probation. It has been a privilege to be able to work alongside counselors, whom I aspire to be like. I have been privileged to gain firsthand experience and insight of a typical workday. I feel that I have truly found my
I am currently employed by the New York City Department of Education. I’ve been working with the Committee on Special Education for the past 26 years. Initially, I worked in the Placement Office as a Compliance Monitor processing paperwork generated by the School Assessment Team. However; as a result of changes within the New York City Department of Education, I am now placed in a school setting, with a different title, performing the same duties for the School Assessment Team. The team is comprised of a Psychologist and Social Worker. However, based on school enrollment and the number of Special Education students, there could be more than one or two of each discipline.
My first year in college has been a rewarding experience. As I look back on my Why College, Why Now essay, I realize that I have gained a tremendous amount of knowledge about myself. I am proud that I accomplished my goals I made in my first year of college and I exceeded my expectations. I still have the same goal for the future, but I added more goals for the future. I am attending Wilmington University because I want to make my future brighter. Attending college and earning a degree in communication media will help me obtain an exciting job as a professional journalist.
The struggle of getting up every morning early to get an education because being a drop out will not get myself very far in life and will not please that expensive taste of mine. Attending school tired and sometimes with no sleep. Having problems going on at home and being sick sometimes can make it so challenging but the ambition for success and making something out of one self is so real. Being raised in a family where failure is not an option has helped me be the young lady I am today who is full of significant responsibilities ambitions and dreams of making it big. Living the dream and making all the times I have woken up early and worked my bottom off worth it.
Something that I have always been extremely passionate about is sports. My freshman and sophomore year of highschool I played four varsity sports, volleyball, basketball, golf, and softball. After my sophomore I decided to get a job as a lifeguard and work full time in the summer rather than continuing my softball career. For the remaining of high school I continued to play volleyball, basketball, and golf, all of which I love. Without athletics I am not positive I would be the student I am today, sports keep me healthy and on top of my grades and schoolwork.
I am from the island of Falalop Woleai which is one the outer islands of Yap State. The culture I was born and raised in has slightly changed over the years but our traditions are strongly practiced and respected. Woleaians today still wears traditional attire of loin cloths or “thus” for men and lava lavas for women.
Because I was meeting with potential students and their families or emailing parents that Dr. Brown was asking me to talk with about the FlexPath program. I had to get VARK passwords and logins for our new facilitators and get them registered for training so that we will be ready for our VARK students next Tuesday. All the passwords and usernames have to be recorded, I need to get 504 and IEP for all the VARK students and submit them to Virtual Arkansas. I am a worker and never shun my responsibilities, I promise you will never see me just chatting or sitting around. I did not and do not think help with the partial students is or was out of line. Worry not I will get it done. I was working until 7:30 tonight and will continue the late nights until all are completed. BTW, I am still working without a contract, just pointing that out because I am a team player, working for the over all good of our students, which will always be my goal. I do employ you to find anyone that will tell you that I do not pull my own weight and usually help others pull theses, I have extremely high expectation of
I questioned the Field Instructor as to how to complete the intake process and I informed her that I did not have any experience in the Social Work field. The field instructor acted like she did not want to answer my questions nor for me to ask questions. Her response to how to show empathy is to read a manual explaining how to show empathy towards a client. Everyone in the room including the field instructor, task supervisor, and a secretary worker continued speaking about me not coming from a BSW background. One individual stated along the lines of “this is why you do not enter the social work field without having a background in the social work area.” She stated this very sarcastically and everyone in the room looked at her. She responded with “What? I was joking.” Her body language and facial expression indicated to me that she was not joking. I advocated for myself again informing her that I did not have any experience with an intake. This was in response to sending me to the crisis unit to shadow an individual who I did not know. The field instructor did not look too content with me responding with “who is this individual in the crisis unit? I have not met her